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TEG names Shane Harmon as Managing Director - Experiences
TEG has announced the appointment Shane Harmon, the former Chief Executive of Wellington's Sky Stadium, as Managing Director - Experiences. Harmon joins TEG with more than 25...
Oct 13, 2024
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Feedback invited on proposed upgrades to Cairns Esplanade outdoor fitness stations
Cairns Regional Council is inviting feedback on three outdoor fitness stations situated along the Esplanade foreshore for which upgrades are being planned over the next two...
Oct 13, 2024
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Aiming to deter scalpers Victorian Government assigns Oasis' Marvel Stadium concerts with ‘major event’ status
Looking to deter scaling of tickets for next year’s Oasis Live ’25 tour, the Victorian Government has assigned major event status to the band’s Marvel Stadium concerts. Enacting...
Oct 13, 2024
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Tasmania’s ‘Growing Pains in the Arts’ program returns in 2024
Tasmania’s ‘Growing Pains in the Arts’ program is underway for 2024 in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. ‘Growing Pains in the Arts’ has been offered in Hobart...
Oct 13, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Council invites feedback on plans for all abilities pontoon
Sunshine Coast Council is planning for a specialised pontoon for non-motorised craft at popular Charles Clarke Park in Mooloolaba, to enhance access for people of all abilities...
Oct 13, 2024
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2025 Australian Regional Tourism Convention to be staged in the Adelaide Hills
Following the closure of the 2024 edition of the Australian Regional Tourism Convention, Australian Regional Tourism (ART) has announced that the Adelaide Hills in South...
Oct 13, 2024
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Vietnam's Anam Cam Ranh resort reveals wellness and recreation precinct
Aimed at promoting wellbeing, an 18-hole mini golf course, driving range, clubhouse, football field, tennis court, running track and organic sustainable farm are among the new...
Oct 13, 2024
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Suppliers showcased at URBNSURF Melbourne Worksafe Tradies Challenge
The WorkSafe Tradies Challenge, presented by Kemppi Australia and supported by Board LAB and Surfing Victoria was held yesterday at URBNSURF Melbourne and delivered a massive...
Oct 12, 2024
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Simon Mees appointed General Manager of Central Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills Golf Club
Simon Mees, the newly appointed general manager at the IMG operated Ba Na Hills Golf Club, looks forward to building on the Club’s success and driving the momentum of the entire...
Oct 12, 2024
Golf
Perisher spotlights progress on installation of six-seater chairlift
Perisher is offering the opportunity for those interested to track their progress in building their new high-speed 6-person chairlift, due to open for the 2025 snow season. The...
Oct 12, 2024
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International Federation of Gymnastics names skill after Australian Gymnast
The International Federation of Gymnastics has recognised Australian gymnast Kate Sayer with a skill named in her honour. The new skill, titled ‘The Sayer’ has been added to the...
Oct 12, 2024
Sport
Australasian Leisure Management’s Nigel Benton inducted into AUSactive's Australian Fitness Industry Roll of Honour
Nigel Benton, Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management , has been named as one of four inductees into the Australian Fitness Industry Roll of Honour at the AUSactive...
Oct 11, 2024
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Olympic bronze medallist Rhydian Cowley recognised for climate advocacy at BBC Green Sport Awards
Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley, a bronze medallist in the marathon race walk mixed relay at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been named the Green ‘World Athlete of the...
Oct 11, 2024
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Australian Sports Commission launches course to tackle racism in community sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has partnered with Reflect Forward to launch a free online course to help community coaches, umpires, participants and volunteers deal...
Oct 11, 2024
Sport
Nominations open for The Pilates Journal Awards 2024
The Pilates Journal has opened the nominations for the 2024 Pilates Journal Awards - celebrating the most outstanding Pilates professionals across the industry. The Pilates...
Oct 11, 2024
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Australian Open reveals AO LIVE music lineup for 2025
Under its new entertainment banner, AO LIVE, the Australian Open has unveiled an exciting music lineup for 2025 with tickets for the event now available. AO LIVE will feature...
Oct 11, 2024
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Penrith City Council secures Resource Recovery award
Penrith City Council has secured the Resource Recovery Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards held in the Bridgeview Room at the Log Cabin overlooking...
Oct 11, 2024
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Belgravia Group's Geoff Lord recognised with AUSactive Chair's Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, has tonight been recognised with the Chair's Award at the 2024 AUSactive Award Gala in Sydney. In his role at...
Oct 10, 2024
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Inaugural Sport Positive Awards recognise initiatives that promote climate and biodiversity
A diverse group of organisations and individuals including the World Surf League, Starboard, Kicking for Nature, Liverpool FC and Australian academic Dr Sheila Nyungen having...
Oct 10, 2024
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AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish: Federal Government should not let Sports Commission run a physical activity campaign
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has this morning emphasised the role the exercise industry can play in meeting Australia’s national health and physical activity...
Oct 10, 2024
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Rugby Australia prepares counter-claim to Melbourne Rebels' $30 million lawsuit
The legal dispute between Rugby Australia and former Super Rugby team Melbourne Rebels has escalated this week with Rugby Australia preparing a counter-claim to Melbourne...
Oct 10, 2024
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Live music inquiry focusses on risk and insurance
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing today in Canberra for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Oct 10, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria release latest State of the Sector Report
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have released the Victorian Public Pools: State of the Sector Report 2023-2024 - a comprehensive report...
Oct 10, 2024
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Coach Welly to partner with Fitness and Lifestyle Group brands
Wellness and member retention platform Coach Welly has announced that it is teaming up with Fitness and Lifestyle Group's Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First Australia to...
Oct 10, 2024
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